Virtual presence
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1. A method of establishing a voice communication between an originating entity and a destination entity over a data network, the method comprising:
- speaking a phrase at an originating terminal, the phrase having as its beginning a name of the destination entity with which communication is desired;
ascertaining a network address for said destination entity from said phrase;
entering said phrase into a buffer;
establishing communication between said originating entity and said destination entity;
transmitting the phrase from the buffer to the ascertained network address at a pitch controlled increased speed; and
continuing to speak at said originating terminal without waiting while said communication is established.
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Abstract
A system and terminal for facilitating a “virtual presence” allows users on a communication network to simply begin speaking through other users. A system immediately detects the destination party'"'"'s name, and begins routing the audio signal to a particular destination without any noticeable call set-up. Additionally, the system performs pitch corrected speed control in order to allow the detection and processing of a speech pattern without causing delay to an end user.
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1. A method of establishing a voice communication between an originating entity and a destination entity over a data network, the method comprising:
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speaking a phrase at an originating terminal, the phrase having as its beginning a name of the destination entity with which communication is desired;
ascertaining a network address for said destination entity from said phrase;
entering said phrase into a buffer;
establishing communication between said originating entity and said destination entity;
transmitting the phrase from the buffer to the ascertained network address at a pitch controlled increased speed; and
continuing to speak at said originating terminal without waiting while said communication is established. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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